Ingredients

Part of the lily, or alium, family, of which onions are also a member, garlic is one of the most…

2 tbsp caster sugar

1 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp Chinese black or regular rice wine vinegar

2 tbsp chilli oil

Method

Take a rolling pin or cleaver and smack the cucumbers so that they split, then chop into 2.5cm pieces. Put in a bowl with all the remaining ingredients and 1 tsp salt, and toss together. Serve alongside any of the other dishes.

Comments, questions and tips

This is a great snack to take to work, leave out the sugar (it doesn't need it)and it's almost no calories. I use some sambal oelek or chilli paste in place of chilli oil. Drop the garlic if you're not keen, it's still good...

catie74

25th Jan, 2017

The kids love making this. So quick and packs a tasty punch

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